Meet the First Year Advising Staff

Every member of the First Year Advising staff is dedicated to providing high-quality academic advising for freshmen students and any student still exploring majors or who has an undeclared/exploratory major. We welcome you to learn more about our leadership team, academic advisors, and office support staff.

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Advice for Students: "The most important qualities you need to succeed in college (and in life) are 'want to' and 'will do'. If you want to achieve your goals, one cannot exist without the other; you must have both. Remember, faith without works is dead."

Advice for students: "Use ACE tutoring services, it is free and really helps! Strive for a healthy balance between work, school and play. Keep up with course work by reviewing for each class every day, not just when assignments are due. Use a planner!"

M.A.E. Elementary Education University of North Florida B.A.E. Elementary Education University of Florida

Advice for students: "Take charge of your college experience! Connect with your professors. Seek tutoring and advising before problems arise. Stay informed about resources, organizations and opportunities. Choose your activities wisely and as you try to maintain balance, remember that education is your first priority."

M.A. Communication Disorders The University of North Carolina Greensboro B.A. English University of Florida

Advice for students: "Enjoy your time at UNF. Get involved in a student club. Ask for help when you need it (if you do not know who to ask for help, ask your academic advisor). Strive to make decisions that you will be happy with in the future."

M.Ed. Higher Education and Student AffairsUniversity of South CarolinaB.A. EnglishFlorida State University

Advice for students: "College is a time to truly discover yourself and develop critical skills for the future. When times get tough, remember these four words: This Too Shall Pass. In order to ensure that YOU pass, take advantage of all the great services available to you in the ACE office and throughout campus!"

Advice for Students: "It's never too early to start thinking
about your future! Take advantage of Career Services to get a clearer picture
of what you want to do with your degree after college. Do mock job hunts online
to see what kind of openings there are in the careers that you’re interested in
pursuing."